Indiana Sports Betting Handle Grows by 21.4% to Over $316 Million in March
The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report showing that the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $316,717,762.
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Pennsylvania Posts $560.2 Million Sports Betting Handle for March
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released its latest monthly reports showing that the state's licensed sportsbook operators posted a sports betting handle of $560,259,181 for the month of March. The latest figures mark a 9% rise on February's handle of $509,547,820.
New Jersey Gambling Revenue Grows 119.8% to $359.3 Million for the Month of March
The latest monthly reports from the Office of the Attorney General in New Jersey show that the state's licensed casinos, racetracks, and sportsbooks reported revenue of $359.3 million, up 119.8% on the $163.5 million for the same month last year.
Betsson Acquires 35% Stake in Strive Platform to Support US Launch
Swedish online gaming company Betsson AB has announced that it has acquired a 35% stake in Strive Platform Ltd in a deal worth €5.4 million ($6.5m). The agreement also includes an option to increase its shareholding by another 5% following Betsson's US launch set to take place in the second half of 2021.
Arizona Governor Signs Compact Amendment Legalizing Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that amends the state's tribal gaming compact to allow for the expansion of existing gaming and the introduction of sports betting.
NFL Announces Sports Betting Partnerships with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars
The National Football League (NFL) has announced that Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, and FanDuel will become the official sports betting partners of the football league.
DraftKings to Open Arizona Sportsbook Through PGA Tour Deal
DraftKings and the PGA Tour have announced that they will expand their current commercial partnership tp allow DraftKings market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Faces Football Ban Over Bethard Shareholding
AC Milan Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a three-year ban due to his shareholding in Malta-based betting operator Bethard.
Alabama Senators Approve Casino, Lottery, and Sports Betting Bill
Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks.
Maryland Lawmakers Compromise to Approve Sports Betting Bill
Maryland senators have approved a sports betting bill that will allow as many as 60 online operators and 30 retail sportsbooks to operate within the state.
Arizona Governor Set to Finally Legalize Sports Betting
Arizona state senators have given their approval to Senate Bill 1797 that will allow Arizonans to gamble on pro and amateur sports alongside fantasy sports.
Illinois Posts Sports Betting Handle of $509.8 Million for February
Illinois sportsbooks reported a combined sports betting handle of $509,794,591 for the 28 days of February for the first month-over-month decline since sports betting launched in July of 2020.